Korean Ginseng has been an important part of Chinese medicine over 4,000 years. It has long been associated with longevity and vitality. Older people have traditionally use Korean Ginseng to improve mental and physical vitality.. The most active part of the herb are the ginsenosides. The ginsenoside are believed to be responsible for increasing energy, counter the effects of stress, and enhance mental and physical performance. Although 13 ginsenosides have been identified in Korean Ginseng. ginsenosides Rg1 and Rb1 have been studied the most. Other chemical compounds found in the Ginseng root include the panaxans, thought to be responsible in helping to lower blood sugar, and the polysaccharides (complex sugar molecules) which may support immune function.